Scratch Day Chicago 2014 is Saturday, May 17

Saturday May 17 it’s time for Chicago tweens and teens to let their Code Phreak flags fly at Scratch Day Chicago. Once again, the wonderful Brian Myers is heading up the festivities, which will take place from 9 – 3 at West Ridge School on Chicago’s north side.

Scratch Day Chicago 2014

Now in its 6th year, Scratch Day Chicago is going to be bigger and better than ever (and not just because the two Maker Teens and I are part of the event). This year’s event partners include Google Chicago, CSTA- Chicago (Computer Science Teacher’s Association), the aforementioned Code Phreaks, and No Starch Press, purveyors of much geeky goodness.

I noticed last year that some families drive hours to make it to the event. Typically, at least a handful of attendees only know each other through the online Scratch community and this will be their first ever IRL meet-up. It’s just one of the many things that makes the day special.

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I’m a Chicago-area mom of teen boys who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a blogger, vlogger, baker and maker, as well as the founder of #STEMchat. I also write about parenting gifted kids, girls in STEM and the Maker Movement. [Read More...]